Des Moines (DSM) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with about 25 flights a week in July 2026. The 743-mile flight takes about 1h 59m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 743 mi · 1,196 km
- Flight time
- 1h 59m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying DSM to ATL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 25 | Boeing 717-200, Boeing 737-900ER | 108,107 | 1h 59m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 2,427 | 2h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to ATL flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:40am and the last at 6:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2727Delta Air Lines | 5:40am | 8:47am | 31 | 94% |
| DL 1704Delta Air Lines | 11:28am | 2:35pm | 31 | 89% |
| DL 2094Delta Air Lines | 2:54pm | 6:07pm | 26 | 82% |
| DL 2086Delta Air Lines | 6:35pm | 9:59pm | 30 | 85% |
Is DSM to ATL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 1,290 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 6pm the least (83%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,290 | 89% | 12 min | 2.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 365 | 94% | |
| 10am to 11am | 34 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 304 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 212 | 86% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 105 | 88% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 218 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 116 | 10,844 | |
| September 2025 | 112 | 9,705 | |
| October 2025 | 119 | 10,332 | |
| November 2025 | 108 | 8,862 | |
| December 2025 | 107 | 8,822 | |
| January 2026 | 81 | 7,165 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 7,446 | |
| March 2026 | 88 | 8,152 | |
| April 2026 | 103 | 8,786 | |
| May 2026 | 117 | 10,364 | |
| June 2026 | 109 | 10,274 | |
| July 2026 | 111 | 9,782 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.